PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThere is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPosition Overview:\r\n\r\nLong-term, family-oriented opportunity for a livestock-focused couple to join a well-established cow/calf and small grain operation in Nebraska. The employers are seeking a committed family to integrate into their operation, community, and lifestyle with the intention of mentoring them into future successors.\r\n\r\nThis is not a short-term hired hand role. The ideal family will view this as a 20-year opportunity leading to shared ownership or inheritance of the operation if the relationship proves successful.\r\n\r\nPrimary Responsibilities:\r\n\r\n- Daily cattle care and herd health — calving, feeding, treatments, and movement between pastures.\r\n- Fence repair, equipment operation, and general ranch/farm maintenance.\r\n- Assist with limited crop production (~400 acres) as needed.\r\n- Haul cattle and materials using farm trucks and trailers.\r\n- Check cattle on satellite pastures (Alliance area) and handle field calls independently.\r\n- Work directly with the owners to manage herd efficiency, forage, and land improvements.\r\n- Support occasional community/family events and maintain property appearance.\r\n\r\nIdeal Candidate Profile:\r\n\r\n- Couple strongly preferred — ideally both with farm or livestock backgrounds.\r\n- Rooted in Nebraska or the nearby region, seeking long-term stability and community ties.\r\n- Strong cow/calf experience required; must be comfortable handling livestock with minimal supervision.\r\n- Mechanically inclined and capable of operating and maintaining machinery.\r\n- Family-oriented with a desire to raise children in a rural environment.\r\n- Scenarios that fit include:\r\n--- Husband manages farm/ranch while wife works locally (e.g., nurse, teacher, or part-time town role).\r\n--- Wife is actively involved in cattle work, and husband maintains outside employment with benefits.\r\n--- Must be trustworthy, loyal, and dedicated to the operation’s long-term success.\r\n\r\nCompensation & Benefits:\r\n\r\n- Salary: $60,000\r\n- Housing: 4-bedroom, 3-bath farmhouse on 9-acre yard\r\n- Retirement Benefit: Guaranteed $25,000/year income upon retirement after long-term service.\r\n- Long-Term Equity/Inheritance Potential: After 15–20 years, the family could become equal heirs with the owners’ four children (1/5 share each).\r\n- Start Date: Flexible — ideally by March 1, 2026 (before calving).\r\n\r\nAdditional Details:\r\n\r\n- Average 45-hour work week; fair workload compared to larger operations.\r\n- One well-trained dog allowed (no roaming; livestock safety priority).\r\n- Smoking/tobacco use is not a disqualifier.\r\n- Owners will recarpet and repaint the home to the family’s color choices before move-in.\r\n- Property includes a small dam/pond, and is within walking distance to school, grocery store, and youth activities.\r\n- Ideal for families wanting rural Nebraska living with small-town accessibility.\r\n\r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a family-owned cow/calf and farming operation in western Nebraska in finding a dependable, long-term Farm Assistant or Successor Couple. This is a rare opportunity for the right family to become part of a well-established ranch, working directly alongside the owners to gradually take on greater responsibility and leadership.\r\n\r\nThe ideal candidate or couple will have a strong livestock background, a solid work ethic, and a genuine passion for rural living. Owners are seeking a trustworthy, family-oriented team player who values stability, takes pride in their work, and wants to build a future on the same land for years to come.\r\n\r\nPreference will be given to candidates raised on a farm or ranch, especially those with 4-H or FFA roots, who may not have had the opportunity to return to their own family operation. This position offers an exceptional lifestyle for a young family wanting to live and raise children in a small-town community — close to schools, grocery, and youth activities.\r\n\r\nThis is not an entry-level role; the owners are looking for someone who already knows cattle, can operate and maintain equipment, and is ready to take the next step in their agricultural career. For the right long-term fit, the position offers housing, competitive pay, retirement benefits, and potential succession ownership within the operation.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.\r\n\r\nIf you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.\r\n
